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Valdes laments loss of Villa and Puyol for Spain at Euro 2012
07/06/2012 by Goal.com
The Barcelona duo have been ruled out of the tournament and the goalkeeper feels they will be sorely missed because of their experience and influence in the dressing roomVictor Valdes has admitted that the unavailability of David Villa and Carles Puyol for Euro 2012 is a major blow for Spain, given what both men offer on and off the field.La Furia Roja's all-time recor... Full Story »
Schweinsteiger wants Germany to show 'fighting' spirit at Euro 2012
07/06/2012 by Goal.com
Bastian Schweinsteiger has called upon his Germany team-mates to show some fight during the course of their European Championship campaign.Under Joachim Low's tutelage, die Mannschaft have received universal acclaim for their free-flowing, attractive football, but the Bayern Munich midfielder claims they should also incorporate an aggressive edge to their game."We need ... Full Story »
Jelavic hopes to appease 'expecting' Croatia fans at Euro 2012
07/06/2012 by Goal.com
The in-form Toffees striker is keen to impress in his first international tournament with the Vatreni, as he believes they can progress from a difficult group Everton hitman Nikica Jelavic is confident that Croatia can spring a surprise and qualify from Group C in this month's European Championship.Slaven Bilic's side have been drawn in a mouth-watering group alongside Worl... Full Story »
Barcelona play the best football but I'm focused on Spain, insists Alba
07/06/2012 by Goal.com
Jordi Alba has reiterated his belief that Barcelona are the best footballing side in the world, but says he is only thinking about Spain's upcoming Euro 2012 campaign.Speculation is rife that the Catalans are closing in on the Valencia full-back and forward David Villa has already stated that he would love to see his former Che team-mate join him at Camp Nou.However, Alba ha... Full Story »
All aboard for the Euro stars
07/06/2012 by The Sun
SPAIN STAKING CLAIM ... Fernando Torres (right) celebrates with goalscorer David Villa in Euro 2008MANY superstars have graced European Championships — but few have gone on to dominate them quite like these men.As the tournament in Poland and the Ukraine draws near, we take a trip down memory lane to pick out seven stars who have lit up previous Euros.  Here’s hoping that com... Full Story »
Platini stirs up race row with threat to book Balotelli
07/06/2012 by Dailymail
Black players face disciplinary action if they leave the pitch over racist abuse during Euro 2012.Italy striker Mario Balotelli insisted he would walk off if he was the victim of racial taunts at the tournament being held in Poland and Ukraine but Michel Platini, the UEFA president, confirmed such action would result in a yellow card, unless the player was acting as part of ... Full Story »
JT sweats on OK to face French
07/06/2012 by The Sun
HE'S KNOT CERTAIN ... Terry is suited and booted - but may miss France clashJOHN TERRY faces a race against time to be fit for England’s opening Euro 2012 clash.Roy Hodgson and his squad landed in Poland yesterday ahead of Monday’s clash with France.  But Terry has yet to return to full training.  Hodgson put his team through their paces before flying from Luton, but th... Full Story »
It doesn't work like that, Alan: BBC pundit Hansen mocked as he picks three teams from same group to make Euro semis
07/06/2012 by Dailymail
Alan Hansen has been mocked by fans after picking three teams from the same group among his tips for the Euro 2012 semi-finals.The Match of the Day regular joined other BBC pundits in revealing their tips for the tournament in Poland and Ukraine.The pundits and presenters were all asked for their tips to reach the semi-finals and then eventual winners.Are you sure? Alan Hanse... Full Story »
It’s great you axed Rio
07/06/2012 by The Sun
CENTRE OF ATTENTION ... defender FerdyPATRICE EVRA reckons Roy Hodgson boosted France by dumping Rio Ferdinand for Euro 2012.Ferdinand’s Manchester United pal Evra said: “I am really surprised Rio isn’t playing. He’s a big, strong player and I just don’t know what is happening.“Maybe Rio has every reason to feel disappointed. Whatever though, it’s great for us.“I will text hi... Full Story »
Suarez race row threatens to re-open as Liverpool player calls team-mate Johnson 'negrito' on Twitter
07/06/2012 by Dailymail
The Luis Suarez race storm that rocked English football last season has been blown open once more after Liverpool forward Daniel Pacheco referred to team-mate Glen Johnson as 'negrito' on Twitter.The Spaniard, 21, used the word when wishing England international Johnson luck as he headed to Poland for Euro 2012 on Wednesday.'You twit: Pacheco's tweets have reopened the Suare... Full Story »
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    The Top 3 Teams of Previous Tournaments

    Year Winners Runner-up Third place
    2008SpainGermanyRussia / Turkey
    2004GreecePortugalNetherlands / Czech Republic
    2000FranceItalyNetherlands / Portugal
    1996GermanyCzech RepublicFrance / England
    1992DenmarkGermanyNetherlands / Sweden
    1988NetherlandsSoviet UnionItaly / West Germany
    1984FranceSpainDenmark / Portugal
    1980West GermanyBelgiumCzechoslovakia
    1976CzechoslovakiaWest GermanyNetherlands
    1972West GermanySoviet UnionBelgium
    1968ItalyYugoslaviaEngland
    1964SpainSoviet UnionHungary
    1960Soviet UnionYugoslaviaCzechoslovakia